Old BMW diesel for sale?
Old BMW diesel for sale?
08-22-2012, 09:08 AM
#1
I dont really have the money for this but I was wondering what models BMW made with turbo diesel engines in them?
I like the old style with the round headlights in the front, ya know the style the frat boys and ricers drive around with.
I may want to get one and keep the mercedes as a sunday car.
Purplecomputer
08-22-2012, 09:08 AM #1Hey Guys,
I dont really have the money for this but I was wondering what models BMW made with turbo diesel engines in them?
I like the old style with the round headlights in the front, ya know the style the frat boys and ricers drive around with.
I may want to get one and keep the mercedes as a sunday car.
08-22-2012, 09:41 AM
#2
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-22-2012, 09:41 AM #2Get a Ford Lima 4banger for a DD already, you won't look back. Mine (190k) make a marbles-in-a-blender noise on startup, has lifter noise, misses randomly at idle (even with new plugs and wires, etc.) and it still runs strong off-idle.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-22-2012, 09:55 AM
#3
(08-22-2012, 09:41 AM)Simpler=Better Get a Ford Lima 4banger for a DD already, you won't look back. Mine (190k) make a marbles-in-a-blender noise on startup, has lifter noise, misses randomly at idle (even with new plugs and wires, etc.) and it still runs strong off-idle.
whats that shits MPG?
Purplecomputer
08-22-2012, 09:55 AM #3(08-22-2012, 09:41 AM)Simpler=Better Get a Ford Lima 4banger for a DD already, you won't look back. Mine (190k) make a marbles-in-a-blender noise on startup, has lifter noise, misses randomly at idle (even with new plugs and wires, etc.) and it still runs strong off-idle.
whats that shits MPG?
08-22-2012, 10:52 AM
#4
Worst it's gotten was 17, towing an S10 on a dolly from Albany->Baltimore
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-22-2012, 10:52 AM #4It's in a pickup and I drive it like I'm being shot at. 20/25. My neighbor drove it sanely while picking up stuff and got 29 on the highway. Get a car that has one in it and you're golden.
Worst it's gotten was 17, towing an S10 on a dolly from Albany->Baltimore
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-22-2012, 12:36 PM
#5
This post was last modified: 08-22-2012, 12:36 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-22-2012, 12:36 PM #5BMW 524td 1985-1986 where they where the only diesel BMW sold in the U.S.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
08-22-2012, 01:28 PM
#6
(08-22-2012, 12:36 PM)willbhere4u BMW 524td 1985-1986 where they where the only diesel BMW sold in the U.S.
Theres probably like three left in the US if they only made them for a year.
Purplecomputer
08-22-2012, 01:28 PM #6(08-22-2012, 12:36 PM)willbhere4u BMW 524td 1985-1986 where they where the only diesel BMW sold in the U.S.
Theres probably like three left in the US if they only made them for a year.
08-22-2012, 08:27 PM
#7
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
08-22-2012, 08:27 PM #7Holy smokessssssssss
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
08-23-2012, 08:12 AM
#8
(08-22-2012, 08:27 PM)sassparilla_kid Holy smokessssssssss
There pretty cool. Apprently they only made them with autotragics in the US and I cant find any even searching for hours.
Purplecomputer
08-23-2012, 08:12 AM #8(08-22-2012, 08:27 PM)sassparilla_kid Holy smokessssssssss
There pretty cool. Apprently they only made them with autotragics in the US and I cant find any even searching for hours.
08-23-2012, 09:44 AM
#9
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
08-23-2012, 09:44 AM #9
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
08-23-2012, 12:04 PM
#10
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
08-23-2012, 12:04 PM #10The BMW 524td engine is based on the m20 or 528e gas engine. so a 5spd swap is fairly straight forward just got to find a 528e 5spd for all of the parts. But the last time I saw one for sale about 3 years ago it went for around 6k
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
10-31-2012, 02:32 PM
#11
(08-22-2012, 01:28 PM)Purplecomputer(08-22-2012, 12:36 PM)willbhere4u BMW 524td 1985-1986 where they where the only diesel BMW sold in the U.S.
Theres probably like three left in the US if they only made them for a year.
buddy of mine had a pair of them, an 85 and an 86, great diesel car, way faster than a 300D, and like a lead sled feel to driving it.
However, if you really want to get rare and find something fun, find a 1984 Lincoln Mk7 with the 524TD engine in it. Before Ford started courting Asian engines, they had a limited deal with BMW for a bunch of the crate 524TD motors and threw them in a bunch of lincolns.
I found one of these on a farm once, and it was an unbelievable car, a fast American air ride coupe with a German diesel engine factory in it. Damn thing would do 30mpg at 80mph.
Sold it to a pipeline worker.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Con...l_Mark_VII
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(08-22-2012, 01:28 PM)Purplecomputer(08-22-2012, 12:36 PM)willbhere4u BMW 524td 1985-1986 where they where the only diesel BMW sold in the U.S.
Theres probably like three left in the US if they only made them for a year.
buddy of mine had a pair of them, an 85 and an 86, great diesel car, way faster than a 300D, and like a lead sled feel to driving it.
However, if you really want to get rare and find something fun, find a 1984 Lincoln Mk7 with the 524TD engine in it. Before Ford started courting Asian engines, they had a limited deal with BMW for a bunch of the crate 524TD motors and threw them in a bunch of lincolns.
I found one of these on a farm once, and it was an unbelievable car, a fast American air ride coupe with a German diesel engine factory in it. Damn thing would do 30mpg at 80mph.
Sold it to a pipeline worker.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Con...l_Mark_VII
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
12-21-2012, 04:05 PM
#12
fordheaded
12-21-2012, 04:05 PM #12Check in Craigslist hudson valley, ny Dec. 19 BMW 524td for sale, real close to you!!
03-01-2013, 09:02 PM
#13
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/ctd/3504900527.html
For a more discerning gentleman;
http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/3628084850.html
P.s. if anyone's interested in a non-diesel 302 V8, high output 5.0L power Lincoln MarkVii LSC, let me know. I should sell mine.
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
Here ya go. I've been keeping an eye on this for a couple months. Just can't pull the trigger. Enjoy!
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/ctd/3504900527.html
For a more discerning gentleman;
http://easternshore.craigslist.org/cto/3628084850.html
P.s. if anyone's interested in a non-diesel 302 V8, high output 5.0L power Lincoln MarkVii LSC, let me know. I should sell mine.
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
lgreeley83
03-02-2013, 04:02 AM #14Months huh? I likey
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
03-30-2013, 07:59 AM
#15
HaavardPYA
03-30-2013, 07:59 AM #15The 528 is an m30 not an m20. So you need to take the gearbox of an 320, 323, 325 or 520. E28 525 was also m30.
03-30-2013, 09:01 PM
#16
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
To tell the truth, even hardcore BMW guys don't really like the M21 for a reason they even admit to there relative weakness and impossible to obtain parts. I had an E30 did a eta to M20B25 swap /w full 325i exhaust, meh it was fun.. I like Mercedes Diesel more
1983 300TD : 4 Speed : SLS Delete : More. Daily Deathcab
1987 190E/16v/OM603 : 5 Speed : SLS Delete : Lots More..W201 Project
03-31-2013, 04:46 PM
#17
HaavardPYA
03-31-2013, 04:46 PM #17The BMW diesel are crap yes. Only thing in the engine to use is the crank when converting the little gasser m20b25 to 2,7l(m20b27)
04-02-2013, 07:31 AM
#18
(03-31-2013, 04:46 PM)HaavardPYA The BMW diesel are crap yes. Only thing in the engine to use is the crank when converting the little gasser m20b25 to 2,7l(m20b27)
haha, they are not crap! As long you change headgasket for an MLS style gasket and change the headbolts, they are as strong as the mercedes diesels
Ask jeemu, he has tuned alot of them
EDH_Performance
04-02-2013, 07:31 AM #18(03-31-2013, 04:46 PM)HaavardPYA The BMW diesel are crap yes. Only thing in the engine to use is the crank when converting the little gasser m20b25 to 2,7l(m20b27)
haha, they are not crap! As long you change headgasket for an MLS style gasket and change the headbolts, they are as strong as the mercedes diesels
Ask jeemu, he has tuned alot of them
04-02-2013, 09:36 AM
#19
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
mike-81-240d
04-02-2013, 09:36 AM #19I've seen quite a few 524td's here. I almost bought a white with blue interior grey market one with the factory 5 speed.
1981 Mercedes 300TD Lowered 4 speed manual Holset HX30
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